Get The Latest Gadgets Through Salary Packaging Joke Of The Week Afford Trivia

February 14, 2020 Issue 244 Week 33 CARING ABOUT OUR STAFF

GET THE LATEST GADGETS THROUGH SALARY PACKAGING

Staff can claim one device per fringe benefit year (1 April – 31 March) and you will be able to claim this benefit directly through Afford Payroll. Did you know, as an Employer of Choice benefit, Afford offers salary packaging arrangements for you to get a discount on portable electronic devices? E M P L O Y E R O F C H O I C E

So, with the FBT year coming to an end soon get in quick and upgrade your electronic device. You can purchase a mobile phone, laptop, iPad, tablet, portable printer or a camera. Salary Packaging of Portable Electronic Devices is available to all Afford employees, enabling them to purchase the device with pre-tax income, which means you are not paying tax on that portion of your income. In addition, you are not required to pay GST on the device, saving an extra 10%! This means that if you want the newest iPhone or a new laptop you can salary package it and the device is yours! The best part is that you get it 10% cheaper as you pay from your pre-tax earnings! Afford provide this service to all staff in-house, through payroll, so make sure you follow these guidelines: • You are eligible to purchase ONE portable electronic device per FBT year (1 April – 31 March) • The device must be used for work at least 50% of the time • To meet packaging requirements and avoid incurring FBT, staff will be required to keep a daily record of their usage for one month during a three year period after purchasing the device Process for Claiming: • Check the internal procedure form on the Intranet via this link - http://intranet/ documents/Human Resources/Procedure - Salary Packaging Arrangements for Portable Electronic Devices.docx • Then purchase your Portable Electronic Device from any retailer in store or online (ask for a tax invoice to be reimbursed) • Complete the ‘Portable Electronic Device Salary Packaging Form’ with receipts attached and have it signed by your manager and the Financial Controller • Submit the original form to payroll and a scanned version to payroll@afford.com.au This must be completed by the Friday before the payment date for fortnightly paid staff, and 4 working days before the payment date for monthly paid staff. Update your new device and get your discount and salary packaging benefits today!

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